The Mariposa Town Transit & Economic Development Initiative will identify a new transit strategy, focused on improving parking availability and increasing public transit ridership, in the Mariposa Town Planning Area (TPA). Major deliverables include recommendations for (1) improving existing parking and expanding parking inventory in the Town’s commercial area, (2) increasing Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System use, and (3) enhancing the pedestrian experience in Mariposa’s downtown corridor. These deliverables will help drive economic activity, while reducing congestion, vehicle miles traveled (VMTs), and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Mariposa County Local Transportation Commission is the primary responsible party, with additional partners including a Town Transit Steering Committee, County Departments, Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System, and Caltrans District 10 staff. The project advances planning efforts in the Mariposa County's Regional Transportation Plan (2023), YARTS Strategic Plan (2021), Mariposa County’s Integrated Mobility and Housing Strategy (2023), Transportation Center + Active Transportation Feasibility Study (2019), and Mariposa Economic Vitality Strategy (2017). The project will encompassthe following activities: 1. Define Planning Context 2. Develop Detailed Plan for Engagement & Convene Stakeholders 3. Collect Preliminary Community Perspectives 4. Summarize Baseline Conditions 5. Draft Transit Improvements & Concepts 6. Conduct Community Engagement on Draft Improvements & Concepts 7. Draft Mariposa Town Transit & Economic Development Initiative 8. Conduct Community Engagement on Draft Initiative 9. Release Draft of Initiative & Present at Local Transportation Commission Hearing for Approval
